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Long is in the Shelby County Jail with no bond. He is charged with 1st Degree Human Trafficking and Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act.
We are grateful for @HooverPD , Homeland Security Investigations, and citizens who assist law enforcement. (3/3)
NEWS RELEASE: On Thursday, January 4, 2024, the Pelham Police Department received information from @HooverPD that an individual visiting Pelham was attempting to procure a minor child for sexual activity. (1/3)
Pelham detectives and Homeland Security Investigations began a series of interviews and surveillance. Within eight hours of notification, William Guy Long, age 46, from Bay Minnette, Alabama, was arrested at a local motel. No specific child was ever in imminent danger. (2/3)
UPDATE: detectives obtained four felony warrants as a result of a shooting Sunday evening. The 16-year-old suspect is charged with two counts of attempted murder, one count of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and one count of 1st-degree assault.
“I’m so blessed and grateful that I’m still alive and that I have the chance to walk again,’’ said @PelhamPoliceAL#Officer Elizabeth Minter, who was struck by a speeding vehicle while directing traffic. #police#OfficerMagazine
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***Missing Person Alert***
Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell
25-year-old female, 5’4, 150-160 lbs.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Russell or may have any information about this case is asked to call #HooverPD Det. Fountain at 2054447562.
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Below is a statement from Officer Elizabeth Minter's family that we are releasing on their behalf. We, along with the family, appreciate the continued prayers for her recovery.
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.@PelhamPoliceAL#Officer Elizabeth Minter was “knocked out of her boots” by a speeding vehicle while she was directing traffic at a crash site, and a #GoFundMe campaign has been started for her. #police#OfficerMagazine
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Pelham Police Chief Brent Sugg urging people to stay safe on the roads this weekend.
"Put your phone down, be responsible with your use of alcohol. Avoid any use of illegal substances. Use rideshare services."
A Pelham PD officer hospitalized with numerous injuries after police say she was hit by a reckless driver while responding to a wrong-way crash. Live at 5 and 6 on #WVTM13.